Earlier this month, students at Neil A. Armstrong Middle School in Bristol Township received a first-hand look at the construction business.
Employees from civil construction company Allan Myers spent the day with students at the middle school on October 18 for a day of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM.)
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“Allan Myers employees discussed the variety of career options within construction from professional positions such as project managers, engineers and safety professionals to craft and skilled trade positions. There is an increasing demand for skilled workers in the construction field for carpenters, equipment operators and laborers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of construction laborers to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, a much faster than average growth rate. This is not only the case with construction though. Economists say there is a shortage of workers in the STEM field as a whole,” the district said.
“This event helped students realize the amazing opportunities and careers that are possible in the STEM field by connecting them with people who work in the construction industry,” said Dawn Martesi, instructional coach at Armstrong.
The students were able to use Allan Myers’ mobile trailer that allowed kids to take part virtual simulator that operates machinery on a virtual construction site.
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Following the visit, students decked out in pink supported Armstrong’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
